Nicki Minaj Covers 'Elle' April 2013
Nicki Minaj is nearly make-up free on the cover of Elle magazine’s April 2013 issue, on newsstands March 26.
Here’s what the 30-year-old entertainer had to share with the mag:
On her make-under for Elle‘s shoot: “When I saw myself with barely any makeup at, it was such a… like, I’m so, so attached to my pink lipstick, it’s hard. I feel that it’s become a part of me. To go in front of the camera, without pink lips or big ol’ crazy lashes- you know, nothing – I felt naked. It was scary! So this photo shoot was a real accomplishment in my eyes.”
On advice to women on how to command respect: “My advice to women in general: Even if you’re doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want- and don’t allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge. You want everyone to know, Okay, I can’t play games with her. I have to do right by this woman. That’s what it’s all about.”
On world domination: “My goal in the beginning was to buy my mother a house. Now I realize, Okay, if I really focus and become a key player in business, then I can build an empire. I’m thinking of a legacy that I can be proud of and wealth that my grandchildren can use to go to college. So world domination- in terms of providing for my family – is absolutely my goal.”
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It's really obvious that she still has quite a bit of makeup on. In the third pic, she clearly has fake lashes on and heavy liquid eyeliner, too.
THAT being said, I LOVE this look on her. It's so much more flattering and her face looks more exotic vs. barbie.
I just think it's unfair to say she has no makeup on/very little. No one looks like that with no makeup. We (as a society) feel like we need to attain this look without makeup on in order to be "beautiful" when it's actually impossible and not even the celebs can do it.
Edited at 2013-03-14 03:52 pm (UTC)